Accessibility
Useful information and guides to help plan your accessible visit to the Peak District & Derbyshire
Limestone valleys, breathtaking views, stunning countryside and quaint towns and villages… the Peak District and Derbyshire is one of the UK’s most popular holiday destinations. It’s also one of the most accessible, and you’ll find a great variety of places to stay and visit for people with additional access needs.
We want everyone to enjoy Derbyshire & the Peak District and to be able to find information on things to do and places to stay easily whatever your needs.
Discover some great accessible accommodation providers in the Peak District and Derbyshire, plus amazing wheelchair-friendly attractions, pushchair-friendly walks and scenic viewpoints, all given our seal of approval for accessibility.
Accessible trip ideas
Blog Accessible Castleton: Vegan and gluten-free places to eat
Places that cater for visitors with dietary requirements in Castleton.
Blog Accessible Castleton: Autism-friendly places to visit and sensory opportunities
The village of Castleton offers many sensory delights and autism-friendly activities.
Blog Accessible Castleton: Dementia-friendly places to visit
Top tips for a dementia friendly day out in the village of Castleton.
Blog Accessible days out and places to visit in the Peak District and Derbyshire
Accessible days out and wheelchair-friendly places to visit including accessible attractions, pushchair-friendly walks and viewpoints.iendly walks and scenic viewpoints, all given our seal of approval for accessibility.
Featured Accessible Businesses
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Sandybrook Lodges
Sandybrook Lodges provide luxury self catering lodges (some with hot tubs) on our 5 star holiday park. With just 53 lodges Sandybrook is a small…
Open today: 8:30am - 8:00pm
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Chatsworth
Chatsworth is a place to learn, explore and create in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
Open today: 8:30am - 8:00pm
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Peak Wildlife Park
Set on the edge of the Staffordshire Peak District; Peak Wildlife Park offers a truly unique and immersive animal experience.
Open today: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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The Merchant’s Yard Restaurant & Rooms
The Merchant’s Yard offers guests a stay in luxury rooms, sympathetically created as a natural extension to this much-loved restaurant, located in…
Upper Lumsdale
A wooded gorge of outstanding natural beauty with stone ruins, waterwheels, ponds and waterfalls
Fernilee Reservoir
Fernilee Reservoir is located in the Peak District National Park, within the county of Derbyshire and very close to the boundary with Cheshire.
Upper Derwent Valley
The Peak District National Park's Upper Derwent Valley is known for its majestic reservoirs, spectacular scenery, peaceful forests and wild open…
Accessible Events
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Diwali at Kedleston Hall
Widely anticipated, and a cherished highlight in Kedleston Hall’s calendar each year, Diwali returns with a joyful programme of events and a…
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Road To Nashville Festival
Following a hugely successful 2026 show, The Road to Nashville is RETURNING to Derby in May 2027!
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Love The 90's Festival at Elvaston Castle
Love the 90s Fest takes over Elvaston Castle for a huge open-air throwback celebration!
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Christmas Market at Thornbridge Estate
Over 40 festive stalls each weekend featuring local makers, bakers, creatives, and traders — the perfect place to find those unique gifts (and maybe…
Accessible Offers
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Special Offer
Two Can Dine for £25.00 at The Merchant’s Yard…
Treat yourself and a guest to any 2 dishes from our 'Classic Mains' or 'Pizza' menus for just £25.00!
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The Cupola 'Lords Lunch' £25
An indulgent lunch, comprising of 'The Cupola Club' flame griddled chicken breast, dry cured bacon, melted mature cheddar and mozzarella cheese &…
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Discounted Pizza and drink offers - Takeaway or…
Enjoy authentic Neapolitan woodfired pizzas, matched to specially selected artisan beers, larges and ciders. Drinks are sourced from Peak Ales, a…
Accessible Trails
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Longdendale Trail
Cycle along a scenic former railway line that once ran between Manchester and Sheffield, passing idyllic reservoirs along the way.
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A Stroll along Cromford Canal
A walk along the old canal tow path on the five mile stretch through the Derwent Valley between Ambergate and Cromford passing through the village of…
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Tissington Trail
A popular Peak District route running for 13 miles from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay where it is joined by High Peak Junction
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Biddulph Valley Way
A 4.5 mile flat surfaced path ideal for walkers, cyclists and horseriders.
Accessible Itineraries
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3 Day Accessible Adventure in the Peak District
The Peak District is a place where everyone can enjoy spectacular landscapes, charming villages and unforgettable experiences
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